Charles Hutchinson Heidtman

Charles H. Heidtman, age 96, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 3:00 a.m. in Jacksonville, Fla.

Charles was born on Nov. 16, 1916 in Charleston, S.C., a son to Edward Perry and Lola E. (Worley) Heidtman. He married Virginia Lee Hickman and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2010. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country as a Tech Sergeant during WW II. He was the division manager for Jewel Companies Home Services from 1937 until 1981 and was a member of the Union Kilwinning Lodge #4 A.F.M., Charleston, SC and Shriners Morocco Temple, Jacksonville, Fla.

Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Gerry) Hegarty of Canada and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services will be held at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Pinckneyville, Ill. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Charles Boling officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Military rites will be provided by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post #2504, Pinckneyville, Ill. Masonic services will be conducted at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, Ill. is in charge of the arrangements.

For more information or to sign an online guest register, please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.